George Zimmerman's attorney to speak at gun-rights conference

Mark O'Mara guest at Orlando conference in September

Posted: 6:18 AM, August 07, 2012Updated: 6:18 AM, August 07, 2012

April 11: Attorney Mark O’Mara holds a press conference announcing that he is now representing George Zimmerman. O’Mara says his client is scared and frightened that he’s just been charged with second degree murder.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Local 6 has learned the attorney for George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who shot and killed Trayvon Martin, is speaking at a grassroots activists group for national gun rights in Orlando.

According to a release, the conference will focus on city gun bans, "smart" guns, concealed carry, federal legislation, legal actions, gun show regulation, state and local activity.

O'Mara is in the midst of a "Stand Your Ground" trial with his client, Zimmerman, who is charged with second degree murder of 17-year-old Martin, who was shot and killed while walking through a Sanford neighborhood in February.

Zimmerman has pleaded not guilty, claiming self-defense.

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